New Zealand Rugby, Blues back Sonny Bill Williams in religious stand against logos on kit
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionWorld Cup winning All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has received the backing of New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues to avoid logos on his kit that are against his religious belief.
'When the time arises it arises': Bundee Aki remains tight-lipped on Ireland prospects
9 years ago by The 42 - Ireland Rugby NewsThe Connacht centre qualifies for Ireland in October, but also has the option of representing his native New Zealand and Samoa through his parentage.
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAyumu Goromaru set to leave Toulon Toulon's president, Mourad Boudjellal, has confirmed that Japanese international fullback Ayumu Goromaru will leave the club at the end of the season. Boudjellal...
Williams nasconde il logo La federazione: “Può farlo”
9 years ago by La Gazzetta dello SportWilliams nasconde il logo La federazione: “Può farlo” Sabato Sonny Bill aveva nascosto con un pezzo di nastro il marchio della banca che sponsorizza i suoi Auckland Blues. Musulmano, ha un contratto...
James Hook recalls moment he was picked for the Lions
9 years ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester star James Hook has recalled how his British and Irish Lions selection had his parents jumping for joy.Hook, 31, was drafted into the touring party to South Africa in 2009 after an injury to...
Fun days capture excitement of trophy tour
9 years ago by World RugbyA Women's Rugby World Cup winner from New Zealand was on hand to welcome the trophy when the WRWC 2017 Trophy Tour stopped off at Galwegians recently.
Sonny Bill Williams permitted to wear kit free of alcohol and gambling logos
9 years ago by The Guardian• Williams’s Muslim faith means that he objects to wearing certain sponsors• ‘It is important to me that I do the right thing with regards to my faith’The New Zealand World Cup winner Sonny Bill...
Vern Cotter names first six call-ups for Barbarians
9 years ago by BarbariansBarbarians Head coach Vern Cotter has named the first group of players selected against Ulster and England. The Barbarians will take on Ulster on Thursday 1 June, they will also face England...
Sonny Bill Williams given permission to have bank logos removed from All Blacks jersey due to his Islamic faith
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams will be allowed to wear Super Rugby or All Blacks jerseys from which bank logos have been removed because he believes the practices of financial organizations...
Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson confident of Sam Warburton recovery before Lions tour
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionCardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson is confident that former Wales skipper Sam Warburton will recover in time for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
